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Brazil Health Spending

Current health expenditure as % of GDP  SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS

9.60% −0.13% (-1.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #34 Global Peak 9.73% (2023) Source World Bank

Brazil Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Brazil's health spending stood at 9.60% in 2025, a decline of +0.13% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.60% by 2025. Brazil ranked 34th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 9.60% - -
2025* trend 9.60% - -
2025 9.60% −0.13% #34
2023 9.73% +0.34% #161
2022 9.39% −0.25% #154
2021 9.64% +0.01% #155
2020 9.62% +0.01% #152
2019 9.61% +0.15% #165
2018 9.46% −0.01% #162
2017 9.47% +0.30% #164
2016 9.17% +0.26% #160
2015 8.91% +0.51% #157
2014 8.40% +0.42% #150
2013 7.98% +0.24% #136
2012 7.74% −0.05% #133
2011 7.79% −0.16% #132
2010 7.95% −0.45% #137
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's health spending?

Brazil's health spending was 9.60% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Brazil?

Brazil's health spending peaked at 9.73% in 2023.

What was the lowest health spending in Brazil?

The lowest health spending in Brazil was 7.74% in 2012.

How does Brazil rank in health spending?

Brazil ranks 34th globally in health spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for health spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected health spending of Brazil in 2025?

Brazil's health spending is projected to reach 9.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Brazil in 2025?

The health spending of Brazil in 2025 was 9.60%. This ranks 34th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_brazil_health-spending, title = {Brazil Health Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/health-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }